MARY I. POOS

POOS Mary Irene Poos (Age 66) Mary I. Poos quietly slipped into the arms of her Maker on the morning of July 7, 2015 at 5 a.m. Arriving on November 5, 1948, she was the 5th child in a family of eleven, born to the late Frank William and Catherine Jeanette Poos of Arlington, VA. She wa preceded in death by eldest sibling Carol A. Robinson; but is survived by four brothers, Frank J., Michael W., Thomas R., and Lawrence S. Poos; and five sisters, Laura Lauder, Catherine M. Angotti, Bernadette Poos, Ann Soldner and Denise Morris. With no children of her own, she is aunt to over 20 nieces, nephews, and "greats'; and survived by uncles, aunts, numerous cousins and second cousins. Her great curiosity and love of animals, sparked a lifelong journey as a research scientist in animal nutrition; ultimately translating into a successful career path which included: The National Academy of Science-NAS, then the FDA where she was a senior policy analyst serving with distinction as Deputy Director of Office of Nutrition Labeling and Dietary Supplements. Most recently she had been named "Acting' Director in January 2015. She has received numerous honors, distinguished service awards, and most recently a Commissioner's Special Citation which garnered her a White House invitation from The First Lady, as Head of the Nutrition Labeling team. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Bernadette's Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, July 23, at 11 a.m. Interment private. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.comwww.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com